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AX53 EAG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,960 mi
Last recorded108,960 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EAG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,960 miles

minor oil leak from the sump

sump heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

minor oil leak from the sump

sump heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,571 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2014 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,482 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,479 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,979 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 70,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs slightly pitted inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs slightly pitted inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,779 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 39,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 31,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,515 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AX53 EAG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 EAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX53 EAG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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